Luisetta Vest

This oversized vest is reminiscent of vintage, thrifted finds and features simple pullover styling designed to pair with your favorite button-up shirts, dresses, and skirts.

The v-neck is flattering and classic, and the body of the vest is highlighted in an easy diamond cable pattern. The diamonds form frames for wool embroidery that celebrates a variety of spring and summer flowers inspired by my garden.

MATERIALS
Yarn Harrisville Designs Highland (100% wool; 200 yd [183 m]/100 g; worsted); Sand (MC) 3 (3, 4, 4, 5) (5, 5, 6, 7) hanks. Embroidery: Harrisville Designs Shetland (100% wool; 217 yd [198 m]/50 g; fingering); various colors, 10 yds each.

Needles Size 9 (5.5 mm): 40–60" circular (cir). Size 8 (5 mm): 16" cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Removable markers (m); stitch holder or scrap yarn; cable needle (cn) optional; tapestry needle; large-eye embroidery needle; wash-away embroidery stabilizer; sewing thread and needle for basting stabilizer.

Gauge 15 sts and 23 rnds = 4" (10 cm) in Diamond Cable Patt on larger needles.

Finished Size 44¾ (48, 51¼, 57½, 60¾) (64, 67¼, 70½, 76¾)" (114 [122, 130, 146.5, 154.5] [162.5, 171, 179, 195 cm]) chest circumference; meant to fit with 8–10" (20–25 cm) positive ease. Vest shown measures 44¾", worn with 10" positive ease.

About Hannah Thiessen Howard: Hannah Thiessen Howard is the author of Slow Knitting and Seasonal Slow Knitting and has worked actively in the fiber and yarn industry since 2009. She knits, spins, sews, quilts, paints, and chases cats around her suburban home in Tennessee.

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